NURS 311 - Human Nutrition

(3 credits)This course provides basic information regarding human nutrition and its relationship to wellness. Emphasis is placed on nutritional needs of individuals throughout life. Attention is directed to nutrition in clinical practice, nutritional needs in the presence of chronic conditions, and concepts related to enteral and parenteral nutrition. The increasing problems of obesity and healthcare implications related to it will be addressed. Open to other health majors who meet the prerequisites. Prerequisites: CHEM 103, BIOL 206. Corequisites: NURS 300, NURS 301. Fall.